Future City Garden, a unique-themed installation by Chetwoods Architects, welcomes delegates at the 15th UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) this October in Kumming, China. Lead architect Laurie Chetwood set out to stimulate and educate with the 3,000 metre-squared art installation which…
Water is at the centre of sustainable development and an ever-lasting inspiration for GROHE who put eco-conscious design at the forefront of product development. The leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings wants to bring the “pure…
“My happy place is a piece of land in New Zealand that we are regenerating with native trees – it’s our carbon offset project.” Mark Elmore, Vice President Design and Brand at Fisher & Paykel Appliances. The pioneering spirit of…
Planted Cities has officially launched, successfully amplifying conversations around zero-waste design and building the commercial case for greener and more biodiverse spaces. The flagship event took place in London’s King Cross across four days (23rd-26th September), where its ambition to…
Three new beautiful designs join Tom Raffield’s handcrafted Green Range collection of indoor planters and accessories. The Green Range features a selection of sustainably designed planters, pots and bowls that are crafted with care and attention to detail. The three…
Returning to London’s Business Design Centre, Surface Design Show is getting ready to welcome everyone back and showcase the best in surface material innovation. The show will take place from 8th-10th February 2022, so be sure to put those dates…
The Clam pendant light has been revealed as one of the new and beautiful, design-inspired autumn launches at Fritz Hansen. The openable, seashell-shaped pendant features two large mouth-blown opal glass shades that will beautifully diffuse light around any room. The…
“The structure is not overlooked by a soul, and as soon as we step out of the car we know we’ve found somewhere very special.” Sam Peters, co-founder of the new carbon neutral design show, Planted, explains his first impression…
“Pursuing the sustainable path is the only way to ensure a better tomorrow, and it is also the only option to be commercially sustainable in the near future.” Pol Merino, CEO of HONEXT®, producers of sustainable, upcycled materials. Moving away…
“Governments, businesses and individuals all have to step-up to the challenge together, otherwise we’re all swimming against the tide.” Bernhard van Ommen, Managing Director at workplace furniture brand Flokk. Oslo-based brand Flokk bring design expertise and sustainable solutions to the…
Superplan Zero, created by Berlin designer Werner Aisslinger, is a new and impressive shower surface by Kaldewei made from glass and 100% recyclable steel enamel. The sleek aesthetic and contemporary simplicity of Superplan Zero are expressed in its precise lines…
“We are currently building what may just be the world’s most sustainable factory, nestled in the Norwegian forest.” Romy Rawlings, Commercial Director at Norwegian furniture manufacturer Vestre. Vestre is forward-thinking and proactive in its ambitions and plans to make a…
“We try and use the very least of the very best, both in terms of quality and sustainability.” Founder and lead designer at Less is Better, Henry Swanzy. For award-winning designer Henry Swanzy, setting up Less is Better in June…
“My happy place in nature is either up a snowy mountain in the outback or out at sea, I could be on it, in it or under it! I love being close to the water.” Founder and Director of Naturalmat,…
Vestre designs and manufactures beautiful, design-led, and contemporary Scandinavian urban furniture. Working closely with Scandinavian designers, and incorporating only Nordic materials and finishes, Vestre’s furniture is not only timeless and functional, but suited to all places and spaces. For almost…
